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The research aims to explore the development of British nationality law and its effects on settlers in twentieth-century China.

March 25, 2026Modern British history.Open Access

Experiencing British Nationality Law in Twentieth-Century China: extraterritoriality, marriage, and ‘legitimacy’ on the edges of empire

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The research aims to explore the development of British nationality law and its effects on settlers in twentieth-century China.
Analysis of the 1914 and 1948 British Nationality Acts
Examination of consular responses in Chinese treaty ports
Review of petitions from settlers regarding nationality status
British nationality law significantly influenced access to legal protections and passports for settlers.
The inter-war period was vital in defining nationality parameters amidst extraterritorial issues.
Exclusions from nationality status adversely affected mobility and personal rights of certain groups.

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Reveals how British nationality shaped lives in China, indicating important legal and social implications.

Catherine Ladds (2026) studied this question.

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